Wheel Do It! - Rapha 500 (1): three laps of Strines

This ride is provides numerous options for those of you who are doing the Rapha 500 challenge and for those who are not. The ride takes us along our regular route up Loxley Road, through Low Bradfield, up Blindside Lane and around Strines returning to Low Bradfield via Agden Side Road. The numerous options include: 1) Complete another two loops of Strines (up Blindside, across Strines, down Agden Side Road) to clock up kilometres towards the the Rapha 500 target. Total of 42 miles (67 km). 2) After doing one lap, drop out at the Flask End cafe in Low Bradfield, have coffee/cake and then head home independently (you could wait for the rest of the group to complete their third lap, but it would be quite a long wait). Total of 20 miles. 3) After doing one lap, drop out at the Flask End cafe in Low Bradfield and wait for the rest of the group to complete the second lap (approx. 1 hr) and then rejoin the group for the final lap. Total of 31 miles. 4) Do part of the first lap and stop at Strines Inn for refreshments. Rejoin group as they pass on their second lap, then stop at Flask End cafe for more refreshments. Rejoin group as they pass on their third lap and ride with them back to the start. Total distance 20 miles. 5) Any other combination of laps and stops you care to think of. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS We recommend that you wear a helmet. Please make sure you wear appropriate clothing for the weather. As usual we do expect you to have ensured your bike is roadworthy and that you have carried out basic pre-ride checks; we recommend that you also carry at least one spare inner tube, a pump (CO2 inflators are also highly recommended). If you have a mechanical problem we will do our best to assist you and/or lend you an inner tube or repair kit if we can, but it is always best to be self-reliant. Don’t forget to bring money for refreshments and a mobile phone. DISCLAIMER This is a purely social group of like-minded people sharing a love of cycling, it is not a formal organisation nor does it have any form of legal structure. We do not profess to be trained ride leaders but do have experience of doing so. You are free to choose to ride with us but in doing so please note that you do so in acceptance that this is entirely at your own risk. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss or injury suffered as a result of your participation. Please also read the terms and conditions on the website.